First Surprise (?) Move
August 25th, 2025
Gone.
UPDATED: Joe never expected the following, especially for one of the league’s bottom-five pass defenses the last two years running.
What Joe thought was a key depth piece at corner is no longer a piece at all. That would be veteran corner Bryce Hall. Per Greg Auman of FOX Sports, the Bucs waved goodbye to Hall.
Hall started off with a good camp but after he had a penalty Saturday night (he got a little too handsy, which is his nasty habit), Joe thought, “Gee, haven’t remembered Hall making any plays for a few days.”
When one is a bubble player, a downward trajectory is not ideal in training camp and preseason. “This Joe” didn’t think Hall was a bubble player. Now he’s no longer a player. At least not with Tampa Bay.
Among other cuts, Joe noticed Auman listed tight end Tanner Taula as a victim of a visit from “The Turk.” Joe thought he had a nice camp. Not great, but got a ton of targets with the second team.
So Joe assumes the exit of Taula means Devin Culp stays? Like Hall, Culp was on fire early in camp and then faded. That’s not a good sign.
August 25th, 2025 at 3:13 pm
We will keep younger guys
August 25th, 2025 at 3:15 pm
Can’t miss what we never had.
Most likely a prime candidate to come back on the practice squad if he clears waivers.
August 25th, 2025 at 3:16 pm
I believe Jackson is gone also
August 25th, 2025 at 3:19 pm
Going to be interesting to see who rounds out our CB & Safety rooms
August 25th, 2025 at 3:21 pm
Im really surprised about Nick Jackson.
August 25th, 2025 at 3:22 pm
Yes, per Auman, Nick Jackson was released. Ugh! They also released Anthony Walker so they *may* be doing a trade of some sort…
August 25th, 2025 at 3:22 pm
Hall was horrible Saturday. Gave me flashbacks of last season.
August 25th, 2025 at 3:24 pm
I have this odd feeling Micah Parsons is coming here. I hope not because he’s too expensive but he’s awesome.
August 25th, 2025 at 3:25 pm
ughh Nick Jackson is gone as well wtf is happening here?
August 25th, 2025 at 3:26 pm
What are you talking about ATL?
Hall played in one game last year
August 25th, 2025 at 3:43 pm
Maybe the Bucs are getting ready for a trade. Trask is involved. lol.
August 25th, 2025 at 3:43 pm
TF is going on? If Josh Hayes makes the roster and has to play meaning snaps I’ll have no mercy on Bowles when it comes to pass defense excuses
August 25th, 2025 at 3:46 pm
I guess Bullock probably made the team with Jackson gone. I know they both played well, but I think I got them mixed up and looks like Jackson was flashier. I guess with Hall gone vildor probably made it. Sounds like he had more versatility playing at safety. They must feel pretty good about their young corners, although hard to make much of a judgment on Morrison a this point.
August 25th, 2025 at 3:49 pm
I’m smelling Micah Parsons all the way up here in NY!!! Go Bucs!!
August 25th, 2025 at 3:53 pm
So if we get rid of Trask, and Mayfield goes down. Teddy can’t survive the nfl. That’s already been established. Banking on hope with Teddy. Go Bowles!
August 25th, 2025 at 3:56 pm
For everyone talking about Parsons.. how does that help our ILB position? If anything that just pushes someone like Braswell out, but we still need off ball backers
August 25th, 2025 at 3:57 pm
Another cut who won’t hit the waiver wire, smart move if this means he’s easier to bring back, but what’s to come of it? What is our front office trying to do?
August 25th, 2025 at 4:00 pm
There’s definitely something afoot if they released all these linebackers.
August 25th, 2025 at 4:01 pm
I don’t understand these moves by the Bucs
Clearly, some of the players that was cut, outperformed the guys that’s making the cut. This entire off-season has been a joke, this is a popularity contest, not a (Best man win) senario…
August 25th, 2025 at 4:04 pm
I think the cuts just go to show fans only see a small part of the picture. Which guys are super sharp reviewing film, have performed well in practice, can play more than one position possibly including special teams.. especially if near bottom of roster. Remember the rules changed and special teams were gonna be an emphasis
August 25th, 2025 at 4:04 pm
.ore than one position helps with carrying a couple injured guys on the roster
August 25th, 2025 at 4:14 pm
If you watched the preseason game, you would not be surprised Hall was cut. That was some really bad tape he put out there. Maybe he was injured and they didn’t know it.
August 25th, 2025 at 4:23 pm
They will be signing Hall back after Dean falls down and is out half the season lol
August 25th, 2025 at 4:24 pm
Just read that Mixon will not be in the lineup for the Texans for our week two game. That’s some good news!
August 25th, 2025 at 4:25 pm
Nick Jackson is the only surprise cut so far.
But if Grier and Bullock stick I am okay with that because they showed upside too along with Jackson.
August 25th, 2025 at 4:38 pm
I know that Bowles is infatuated with Special Teams,
Especially, the punting team, that’s the reason for these cuts
He will give 500 passing yards, for a guy who can cover punts
My personal opinion, a great offensive team,
Shouldn’t punt the ball often, maybe a few times a game
August 25th, 2025 at 4:38 pm
Yeah, I was really disappointed in when I saw out of him the other night… Seemed kind of lost and slow at times. I didn’t see a lot of energy either, on the few times that I noticed him out there. Almost like he ‘thought’ he’d already had a spot locked-up maybe!?:/ I don’t know. It’s disappointing for sure.
August 25th, 2025 at 4:39 pm
Don’t understand why they cut Nick Jackson. I’m not expert but ilhe looked instinctive and quick.
August 25th, 2025 at 4:40 pm
So we’re gonna keep absolute scrubs like Hayes and Mayweather instead?
Baffling if true.
August 25th, 2025 at 4:44 pm
I love all the pro talent evaluators in here who think they know more than a coaching and scouting staff that’s been evaluating these players’ every snap since spring.
I’ll take their word over yours. If they’re releasing these guys, they have a good reason to.
August 25th, 2025 at 4:47 pm
Let’s wait and see how the PS plays out…
August 25th, 2025 at 4:48 pm
Yeah Stormy,
Mike last season when they went into the season with KJ Britt as their starting ILB. I guess the fans had it right, and the coaches didn’t.
August 25th, 2025 at 4:49 pm
“”Mike=Like
August 25th, 2025 at 4:50 pm
WE’RE BRINGING DERRICK BROOKS & SHELTON QUARLES BACK!
August 25th, 2025 at 4:53 pm
“On fire early in camp and then faded” could mean “You’re making the team, don’t kill yourself out there.”
August 25th, 2025 at 5:18 pm
The Bucs are essentially, bringing back the same trash from last season on this Front 7. Britt and JTS are gone, and they are being replaced by Reddick, and probably Grier Jr. The Safeties looks about the same, except Smith replacing Whitehead. The Corners are basically the same. Except, Parrish replacing Smith. Morrison will be a key backup, if he can stay healthy.
The D-Line is the same, except Roberts is in the mix, replacing Gholston. This Defense is not better in my opinion
The Falcons will feast on them
Like a Thanksgiving dinner,
And the same guy will be calling defensive plays
A Soft Zone scheme with basically the same players
August 25th, 2025 at 5:20 pm
“Mike last season when they went into the season with KJ Britt as their starting ILB.“
This is incorrect, we went into the season with Sirvocea & David as starters with Britt as an early/run down rotational player.
Britt had 11 starts and wasn’t named a starter until we lost Dennis for the year.
Dennis had 4 starts at ILB, couldn’t have gotten that if Britt was the starter to start the season.
August 25th, 2025 at 5:27 pm
NFL rosters need to be increased from 53 to 58.
August 25th, 2025 at 5:29 pm
Britt won the job, Dennis was only playing in passing situations
They were co-starters for a few games
Before Dennis jumped off the field, and never returned
It was.Britt, not Dennis who sent White to the bench
August 25th, 2025 at 5:32 pm
Regardless who starts, this defense will stink the field
August 25th, 2025 at 5:46 pm
As a Head Coach, you suppose to upgrade your roster
But you bring back, basically the same trash from last season
And you’re a trash defensive minded, playcaller
I can see why these anylysts have ZERO faith in the Bucs
And I’m in Total agreement with them
August 25th, 2025 at 6:08 pm
Why are the Joe’s not updating the cuts? Kinda weird guys…I rely on you for info but I’m getting it elsewhere. All good. Joe will break news at times and not others. Joe really doesn’t care, otherwise Joe would have a mechanism in place to get things “first.” It’s just not something Joe cares much about. What Joe is interested in is being accurate and interesting every day.–Joe
August 25th, 2025 at 6:10 pm
The Bucs will go as far as the defense holds up.
Hopefully there will be a few released (cut) inebackers that are better than our current players and lead the Bucs deep into the playoffs.
If not we better be drafting defensive players in 2026.
Getting to the Super Bowl is hard. It took a Tom Brady to make it happen and there has been anyone like him since EVER!
August 25th, 2025 at 6:14 pm
Trask has been released
August 25th, 2025 at 8:11 pm
Surprised about Hall. I understand he is CB5… IF the rookies, 1 of whom we haven’t even seen are good. I expect they are but yeah… if Hayes hasn’t improved and he ends up playing boundary CB, yikes.
A lotta ifs. I trust the brass.
August 25th, 2025 at 8:34 pm
Did any of you guys notice Tanner Knue in preseason last year. He was an udfa.. He looked absolutely amazing. I saw he was on the practice squad last year but was released. If you can find it check out his game film. I don’t know what the coaches are looking at.
August 25th, 2025 at 9:12 pm
I guess they’re keeping Kindle… I’m not a fan. Wasn’t impressed with him in the preseason, but much worse is the fact that Lions fans were celebrating him leaving the team. Home team fans always over estimate their own players, and when they’re cheering someone leaving, it’s normally for a reason.
August 25th, 2025 at 10:11 pm
Hall, Walker, Trask…
Any chance they’re clearing space for Micah Parsons trade?
The only thing that really shocked me is Nick Jackson. Especially after Walker was released. He had a couple really good games. Plays faster than his 40 time.
August 25th, 2025 at 10:50 pm
Wait, they cut Nick Jackson? Why? He was the best LB on the field in the preseason. He missed a tackle vs the Bills, but otherwise looked great. Wow, they have no depth at all at LB, and you cut one of your guys who actually looked good? Don’t tell me, Bowles was made he couldn’t cover guys 30 yards down the field since he wants all his LBs running backwards at the start of every play.
A baffling, stupid, move.